When thousands of children and adults gather on the South Lawn later this month for the 136th annual White House Easter Egg Roll, the center of attraction will be collectible wooden eggs made by an Oxford County business.

Wells Wood Turning & Finishing Inc. is wrapping up production on 85,000 wooden eggs that will be used for the event.

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The company has made the official White House Easter egg for the last six years, according to Sen. Angus King, who toured the company's plant in Buckfield on Friday. This year's batch comes in pink, orange, blue and green and feature the stamped signatures of President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama.

A special "Bo and Sunny" egg, bearing the likeness of the First Family's two dogs, will be included in a collector's edition set.

During the tour, King praised the company's craftsmanship. The company employs 30 people who also make a variety of wood products, such as table legs and drawer knobs.